Karachi: Askari Bank Limited has reported the loss of several share certificates belonging to two shareholders, according to a notification issued on September 11, 2026. The shareholders affected by this incident are Mr. Muhammad Shafique Ahmed and Qazi Ahmed Anwar.

The notification lists specific details of the lost certificates, including the distinctive numbers and the total number of shares affected. In particular, the shares range from certificate number 1261290474 to 812357, covering distinctive numbers 1261290097 to 378. Also reported lost are certificates numbered 770985 and 304286454 to 304286539, accounting for 86 shares, as well as certificates 787866 with distinctive numbers 538902604 to 538902686, totaling 83 shares. Additional losses include certificates 49 and 796532, covering distinctive numbers 644660410 to 644660458, and certificate 804891 with distinctive numbers 710126202 to 710126283, representing a total of 82 shares. The total number of shares reported lost is 678.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the exchange has been advised to circulate this information among its members. Members are cautioned against dealing in the mentioned share certificates. Should there be no objections received within three days of this notification's circulation by the PSX, Askari Bank Limited will proceed to issue duplicate share certificates to the affected shareholders. After this period, the bank will not entertain any claims related to these lost certificates.